First, don't assume anything. Walk by and look for the public notice, grab the permit number and call up the city code enforcement / permitting...

I recently left my sons father. Since we have no custody agreement yet, does he have the right to take our son when he pleases?

Absent a parenting plan or court order both parents are presumed to have equal ability to parent the child. That means that yes in a general sense...

Ex confessed child abuse to a uniformed officer, is non compliant of 2 y.o. court order and a GAL report tells court neither???

I know that you said you have no money, but some attorneys will give a free consult or will offer a "low-bono" reduced rate in representing those...

How to file for emergency custody of my two daughters due to serious safety concerns

To modify a parenting plan you will generally need a substantial change in circumstances and prove that its in the best interest of the child. ...

Will a judge change custody after 9 years due to accusations about my husband and his background when mediation is required?

Do you have a parenting plan already in place? Judges are reluctant to modify plans unless there has been a substantial change and its in the best...

Can I move 50+ miles away without having to tell my son's dad?

I agree with Ms. Long. I'll also add my voice urging you to speak to an attorney. If there are no prior orders in place both parents can move the...

I agree with Ms. Bouffiou, your mother in law should see an elder law / estate attorney. If she is concerned about how she will be taken care of,...

My tenant broke her lease 7 months early. Can I claim all or part of her security deposit for this?

Probably not. Washington rcw 59.18 states what you can deduct from a security deposit. It's for damages to the property above normal wear and...

10 day notice dilemma what can I do? already spoke to landlord.

You should bring your notices into an attorney to get a specific answer. It's very strange that your landlord would give you multiple notices on...

What action can I take for a forged signature

Fraud and forged documents are highly fact specific, you should schedule some time with an attorney and go over what you have as soon as...